Smart Distribution Mechanisms—Part I: From the Perspectives of Planning

Abstract

To enhance the reliability and resilience of power systems and achieve reliable delivery of power to end users, smart distribution networks (SDNs) play a vital role. The conventional distribution network is transforming into an active one by incorporating a higher degree of automation. Replacing the traditional absence of manual actions, energy delivery is becoming increasingly dependent on intelligent active system management. As an emerging grid modernization concept, the smart grid addresses a wide range of economic and environmental concerns, especially by integrating a wide range of active technologies at distribution level. At the same time, these active technologies are causing a slew of technological problems in terms of power quality and stability. The development of such strategies and approaches that can improve SDN infrastructure in terms of planning, operation, and control has always been essential. As a result, a substantial number of studies have been conducted in these areas over the last 10–15 years. The current literature lacks a combined systematic analysis of the planning, operation, and control of SDN technologies. This paper conducts a systematic survey of the state-of-the-art advancements in SDN planning, operation, and control over the last 10 years. The reviewed literature is structured so that each SDN technology is discussed sequentially from the viewpoints of planning, operation, and then control. A comprehensive analysis of practical SND concepts across the globe is also presented in later sections. The key constraints and future research opportunities in the existing literature are discussed in the final part. This review specifically assists readers in comprehending current trends in SDN planning, operation, and control, as well as identifying the need for further research to contribute to the field.

Smart transactive energy based approach for planning and scheduling in multi-looped microgrid distribution network across planning horizon

“…With the help of two-level scheduling, the risk subjection can be reduced. It is also concluded in this paper that two-level scheduling is a ductile risk-obstructing tool that can be associated with an optimal and appropriate optimal ideal plan [ 19 ]. However, impact of load variations needs to be addressed with changing tariffs in favor of either DSO or prosumer.…”

“…However, despite the work done so far in transactive field, there are some gaps where the performance of the electrical system where transactive energy being implemented has to be done [ [7] , [8] , [9] , [10] , [11] , [12] , [13] , [14] , [15] , [16] , [17] , [18] , [19] , [20] , [21] , [22] , [23] , [24] , [25] , [26] ]. The effect of creating an electrical market for the introduction of transactive energy on system performance considering the consumers and sellers on the voltage profile and system power losses needs to addressed.…”

Techno-economic evaluation of meshed distribution network planning with load growth and expansion with multiple assets across multiple planning horizons

“…Additionally, the use of power electronic transformers (PETs) has been proposed for economic dispatch in mixed AC/DC systems (Chen et al, 2021). Furthermore, optimal asset placement in interconnected and reliable modern distribution networks has been considered for smart grid modernization (Khan et al, 2022).…”